Modern Predator - Connecting or Disconnecting Safety

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an enclosed cab and close the windows to prevent insects from entering. If a tractor cab is not
available, wear suitable clothing including head, face, and hand protection to shield you from the
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injury or death to you or bystanders. Never dismount a moving tractor.
Connecting or Disconnecting implement Safety
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hitches.
• DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching implement driveline to a tractor PTO.
Use of an adapter can double the operating speed of the implement resulting in excessive
vibration, thrown objects, and blade and implement failure. Adapter use will also change the
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assistance if the implement driveline does not match the tractor PTO.
• When attaching the implement input driveline to the tractor PTO, it is important that the
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securely in the groove on the tractor PTO shaft. A driveline not attached correctly to the tractor
PTO shaft could come loose and result in personal injury and damage to the implement.
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bottom out or become disengaged. Bottoming out occurs when the inner shaft penetrates the
outer housing until the assembly becomes solid-it can shorten no more. Bottoming out can
cause serious damage to the tractor PTO by pushing the PTO into the tractor and through the
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personal injury.
• On a fully-assembled unit, do not remove the Wing Retaining Strap until hoses are attached to
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bystanders away during operations.
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injury or even death.
SAFETY SECTION